The Cincinnati Bearcats (17-12, 7-9) face the #14 Houston Cougars (24-4, 13-2) in a crucial American Athletic Conference matchup on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. The Cougars aim to extend their four-game winning streak while Cincinnati looks to snap a three-game skid.

Game Analysis:

• Houston is favored by 15 points
• Previous matchup: Houston won 80-58 at Cincinnati
• Over/Under: 135 points

Key Statistics:

• Cincinnati: 70.2 PPG scored, 65.7 PPG allowed
• Houston: 76.3 PPG scored, 49.0 PPG allowed

Players to Watch:

Cincinnati:

• David DeJulius: 14.5 PPG
• Jeremiah Davenport: 13.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG

Houston:

• Marcus Sasser: 17.7 PPG
• Josh Carlton: Key interior presence
• Six players averaging 9+ PPG

Betting Recommendation:

• Take Houston -15 based on previous dominance
• Consider the UNDER (135) given Houston's elite defense and potential for cold shooting

The Bearcats' only path to March Madness is winning the AAC tournament, while Houston looks to maintain their conference lead and top-15 ranking.

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